Sam Drevo
Program Title:
1.
Costa Rica Adventure Travel with Disabled Military Veterans
2.
China: The Last Descent of Yong Bao Gorge
Special Thanks to Wright State University Disability Services and
Gorman Hewitt Ayers Fund for supporting the Adaptive Programs at The Adventure Summit
Description:
1. Come hear about eNRG Kayaking's partnership with Team River Runner- a disabled military veteran program to use kayaking as a form of therapy for returning veterans. 2007 marked the second year that eNRG Kayaking organized a trip to Costa Rica for this group, and our participation more than doubled. Come watch a video, see photos from the trip, and hear first hand how it humbled the organizers.
2. Have you ever had an interest in traveling to the roof of the world? Listen about eNRG Kayaking's 2006 river adventure to the Himalayan country of China. We start with a 7 day "Last Descent of Yong Bao Gorge" on the Mekong River. Bare witness to gorges that will never be seen again. This entire stretch of river is now (in 2008) under 1,000 feet of water behind the highest dam in the world. Then follow Sam into the bowels of Victoria Falls in Zambia, Africa in search of the "Upper Minus Rapids." This 24 minute video is a heart stopping hair raising adventure of epic proportions. This video is sure to wet your appetite for whitewater adventure.
Biography:
When he is not traveling the world in pursuit of aquatic enlightenment Sam Drevo is based in Portland, Oregon. As owner and operator of eNRG Kayaking, he brings with him a rich foundation for instruction based on years of training under the tutelage of U.S. Olympic team coaches. He has taught across United States, Canada, Norway, Costa Rica, New Zealand, Africa, Central and SE Asia, and throughout Europe. Sam subsequently developed the international program for eNRG Kayaking, and has successfully organized and run 15 international expeditions in 9 countries. Most recently Sam has helped (TRR) create an international program in Central America for Disabled Military Veterans. Sam's competitive career was punctuated by his win at the Ford Gorge Games- Outdoor World Championships in Extreme Kayaking in 2001 (aired on NBC Sports). Though competition dominated his early development, he found a passion for exploration, and he began expedition kayaking at an early age. Sam knotched 22 first descents in 12 countries, and is credited with the first descent of the Upper Minus Rapids on the Zambezi River in Zambia Africa. His passion for river exploration also fueled his TV/Film and camera work career. He has published images in several magazines ranging from Sports Illustrated to Action Asia. Sam has also been involved with over 15 documentary films, and produced an award winning instructional video. From Mcgillivray Freeman Films (IMAX), to NBC Sports, to cable channels such as National Geographic Channel, Travel Channel, and Outdoor Life Network (Versus), Sam has worked as a stuntman, cameraman, on site safety director, producer, writer, and commentator.
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